First Sand Poured as Oregon Beach Volleyball's New Home Takes Shape
06/30/26 | Women's Beach Volleyball
The initial wave of sand has been poured onto the courts at Duck Dunes, the on-campus, future home of Oregon Beach Volleyball, marking a visible milestone for one of the fastest-rising programs in the country. This project continues to make progress every day as the public phase of the fundraising campaign for the facility officially gets underway, and the program's new locker room opened in September 2025. The courts are scheduled for completion in late September.
The 2026 season for Oregon Beach Volleyball was a giant leap forward, featuring ranked victories, a historic start to the year, and a recruiting footprint that now reaches the nation's most talented athletes. Under first-year head coach Kristian Kuld, the Ducks delivered the most successful campaign in program history, setting the single season wins record and signaling the arrival of a new era.
Kuld's program is defined by a clear mission: to develop competitive, courageous leaders who lead generative lives. The Ducks compete with spirit and ambition while building a culture grounded in seven core values — communication, respect, habits, relationships, selflessness, joy, and compete. The program exists to help young women build meaningful relationships with teammates, coaches, and community while pursuing excellence on the sand and in the classroom, mentoring student-athletes toward personal excellence while cultivating courage, accountability, vulnerability, and trust. The result is a program that develops not just better athletes, but better students, friends, mentors, and leaders, adding to the rich history of Oregon Athletics. None of it would be possible without the alumni, whose dedication and tireless efforts laid the foundation of this program.
That culture is reinforced by Oregon's enduring commitment to women's athletics. Initiatives like Women in Flight, alongside the athletic department's longstanding commitment to a first-class experience for every student-athlete, prepare Ducks to thrive at the UO and well beyond graduation. And the generosity of alumni, donors, and fans has sustained a program rooted in opportunity, equity, and excellence.
With the locker room complete, sand on the courts, and the public fundraising phase now open, Oregon Beach Volleyball stands at an inflection point. The competitive momentum is real, the leadership is in place, and a home worthy of the program's ambition is rising from the ground. A dedicated facility will transform what the program can offer: year-round training, an on-campus competitive environment, a recruiting advantage commensurate with the program's trajectory, and a first-class experience for student-athletes.
The first sand is down, and the next chapter is one to build together. For those interested in supporting the Oregon Beach Volleyball program and this new facility, please visit the following: https://goducks.com/sports/2026/5/1/oregon-beach-volleyball-facility
The 2026 season for Oregon Beach Volleyball was a giant leap forward, featuring ranked victories, a historic start to the year, and a recruiting footprint that now reaches the nation's most talented athletes. Under first-year head coach Kristian Kuld, the Ducks delivered the most successful campaign in program history, setting the single season wins record and signaling the arrival of a new era.
Kuld's program is defined by a clear mission: to develop competitive, courageous leaders who lead generative lives. The Ducks compete with spirit and ambition while building a culture grounded in seven core values — communication, respect, habits, relationships, selflessness, joy, and compete. The program exists to help young women build meaningful relationships with teammates, coaches, and community while pursuing excellence on the sand and in the classroom, mentoring student-athletes toward personal excellence while cultivating courage, accountability, vulnerability, and trust. The result is a program that develops not just better athletes, but better students, friends, mentors, and leaders, adding to the rich history of Oregon Athletics. None of it would be possible without the alumni, whose dedication and tireless efforts laid the foundation of this program.
That culture is reinforced by Oregon's enduring commitment to women's athletics. Initiatives like Women in Flight, alongside the athletic department's longstanding commitment to a first-class experience for every student-athlete, prepare Ducks to thrive at the UO and well beyond graduation. And the generosity of alumni, donors, and fans has sustained a program rooted in opportunity, equity, and excellence.
With the locker room complete, sand on the courts, and the public fundraising phase now open, Oregon Beach Volleyball stands at an inflection point. The competitive momentum is real, the leadership is in place, and a home worthy of the program's ambition is rising from the ground. A dedicated facility will transform what the program can offer: year-round training, an on-campus competitive environment, a recruiting advantage commensurate with the program's trajectory, and a first-class experience for student-athletes.
The first sand is down, and the next chapter is one to build together. For those interested in supporting the Oregon Beach Volleyball program and this new facility, please visit the following: https://goducks.com/sports/2026/5/1/oregon-beach-volleyball-facility
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